Beyond The Call
The True Story of One World War II Pilot's Covert Mission to Rescue POWs on the Eastern Front
in:
Military History
Summary:
The book recounts the daring mission of Captain Robert Trimble, who, under the guise of a bomber pilot, was tasked with rescuing Allied prisoners of war from the advancing Soviet front in the final months of World War II. It details his covert operations, the challenges he faced, and the lives he saved amidst the chaos of war-torn Europe.
Key points:
1. Humanitarian Power: The book emphasizes the role of humanitarianism in war through the story of Robert Trimble, a WWII pilot who risked his life to rescue POWs.
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